Richard Denning

Biography

Hi - I am Richard Denning. I was born in Ilkeston in Derbyshire and I live in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. I am currently working as a General Practitioner with a North Birmingham practice. I am 42 and am married with two children (Helen and Matthew)

I said I am a GP - but heh that's the day job and there are other hours in the day so:

Activities and Interests
I am a writer with a strong interest in historical settings as well as horror and fantasy.

Reading - Well I love to. Here are some of my favourite books
Lord of the Rings
Sharpe Series (Bernard Cornwell and his other books)
Eagle Series Simon Scarrow
Disk world books - Terry Pratchett
Neverwhere Neil Gaiman

Gaming
I am also a keen player of board games and other games and run UK Games Expo (the UK's largest mixed format Games convention). I am a game designer and currently I am developing a Board Game inspired by the Great Fire on London.

My websites
For my writing projects go here: http://www.richarddenning.co.uk
For more on Great Fire: London 1666 (the board game): http://www.medusagames.co.uk
Find out more about UK Games Expo: http://www.UKGamesExpo.co.uk

Aethelfrith sends Hussa on a mission to the oldest Anglo-Saxon Kingdom, prompting Edwin to dispatch Cerdic in response . Soon the brothers find themselves once more in command of opposing forces.
The conflict between brothers soon becomes part of the larger struggle for Britain; like fire spreading from a single spark to engulf a forest.

An ancient enemy is resurfacing after thousands of years. Only Tom and his companions of the Hourglass Institute can save humanity from slavery and death. The Walkers must race through history, fight and capture the emerging Titans before they can wreak havoc throughout all time, but time itself is not on Tom’s side and to rid the world of this threat may require one sacrifice too far.

The Catacombs of Vanaheim is a Historical Fantasy Adventure For Children of Ages 9+. It is the sequel to Shield Maiden.
The Bifrost - the passageway between the Nine Worlds - is open and now Anna's village is under attack by creatures and horrors the villagers are not prepared to deal with.

Anna is a 12 year old girl growing up in a Saxon village in 7th century Mercia. Her life changes when she finds a golden horn in the ruins of a Roman Villa. Soon an ugly dwarf, a beautiful sorceress and even her own people are after her.
What powers does the horn have and why does everyone want it?
And why is Anna the only one who can get a note out of it?

Book two of the Hourglass Institute Series.
A Treasure hunt through history!
Everyone is searching for pieces of 'The Crown of Knossos:' historical artefacts which when assembled allow control over all of history in this and in the Twisted reality.
Yesterday's Treasures is the sequel to Tomorrow's Guardian.

When schoolboy Tom Oakley discovers he can transport himself through time, he draws the attention of evil men who seek to bend history to their will.
Tom’s family are obliterated and he soon faces an impossible choice:
To save the world he must sacrifice his family.

Four mismatched Londoners brave the perils of the Great Fire of 1666 to prevent an even more terrible threat.
September 1666: a struggle between secret societies threatens to destroy London. The Liberati aim to release a powerful demon trapped under the city by their rivals the Praesidum.

“I will take care of the body of my lord and you can carry the sword, story teller. For all good stories are about a sword.”
Cerdic, the nephew of a warrior, dreams of the glories of battle. When war comes for real, his sister is kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen.
Cerdic is thrown into the struggles that will determine the future of 6th century Britain.

Smashwords book reviews by Richard Denning

The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2
on Jan. 02, 2010
(no rating)
I am totally new to the world of self publishing (and publishing in general), but I am finding this book very helpful in picking through the minefield.
The only caveat I have is it is (naturally) written by an American, for Americans about publishing in the States. I am in the UK so much of the material is of less relevance than it would be for an American. That said there is much of the book which is relevant and helpful and its clear and comprehensive layout is a joy to read.
Five stars if you are a US non fiction author, maybe 3 and a half or four if not in the US or a Fiction author. But well worth owning.